Nestled at the bottom of Vail Mountain in the small Colorado ski town of the same name, complete with a picturesque snow-covered Rocky Mountain backdrop, and the gorgeous babbling Gore Creek, is the iconic Vail Cascade Resort by Destination Hotels & Resorts.

Not just a hotel, but a full-service destination in any season, the award-winning property is located in the heart of quaint Cascade Village. It is just 30 minutes from Eagle Airport or an easy, two-hour scenic drive from Denver airport. The 292-room resort also features a collection of 80 luxury condos, including luxury penthouses and homes.

One of our favorite properties is Blue Spruce West, a 2,700-square-foot residence with four bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms, comfortably sleeping 10 guests. The private deck features a state-of-the-art grill along with a private hot tub and boasts unbeatable mountain views. In the winter months, cozy up in the living room next to the wood-burning fireplace, or entertain in the open living area, complete with full-service kitchen and adjacent formal dining room. Exposed wooden beams, hardwood floors and the welcoming aroma of timber are just part of the Vail experience when staying at Blue Spruce West. Resort access is also available to owners.

Top-notch amenities at the resort include Vail's largest fitness facility at 78,000 square feet, an award-winning spa, two outdoor heated pools, hot tubs, three tennis courts, creek side trail, ski concierge service, Fireside Lounge and much more. Indoors, the hotel offers three more tennis courts, a track, and volleyball and basketball courts.

Atwater at Gore Creek is a full-service restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Comfort food, views of the mountain and great service are some of the many highlights. The 10,000-square-foot spa is decked out in warm wood accents, pillowtop beds and its therapists are some of the most skilled beauty experts in the area.

For outdoor enthusiasts, Chairlift 20 is right on the property for those planning on hitting the slopes. Vail Cascade makes everything simple with the help of boot check-in, ski check-in and bell desk deliveries. Just check equipment, go home and come back later with no lugging and dragging of heavy ski stuff.

Vail Cascade Resort & Spa is great during any season, so it only makes sense to purchase a residence in one of Colorado's favorite ski resorts, right? Now the hard part is deciding which home to choose.